Sprint Capacity Calculator
Calculate your team's sprint capacity by evaluating team availability, velocity, sprint duration, and task complexity. Plan your sprints more effectively with data-driven capacity planning.
Account for meetings, support, etc. (typically 70-80%)
Based on historical data from previous sprints
Sprint Capacity Results
Total Available Hours: 0.0 hours
Sprint Capacity: 0.0 story points
Buffer Recommendation (20%): 0.0 story points
Safe Planning Capacity: 0.0 story points
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What is Sprint Capacity Planning?
Sprint Capacity Planning is the process of determining how much work your team can realistically complete in a sprint. It considers team availability, velocity, and various factors that affect productivity to help you plan sustainable sprints and avoid overcommitment.
Key Factors in Capacity Planning:
- Team Size: Number of active team members participating in the sprint
- Availability: Percentage of time each team member can dedicate to sprint work (accounting for meetings, support, etc.)
- Sprint Duration: Length of the sprint in weeks or days
- Working Hours: Actual productive hours per day
- Team Velocity: Historical measure of story points completed per hour
The Capacity Formula:
Sprint Capacity = Team Size × Availability × Sprint Duration × Hours per Day × Velocity
How to Use This Sprint Capacity Calculator
- Team Size: Enter the number of team members working on the sprint
- Availability: Input the realistic availability percentage (typically 70-80% to account for meetings, support work, etc.)
- Sprint Duration: Set your sprint length in weeks or days
- Working Hours: Enter productive hours per day (usually 6-8 hours)
- Team Velocity: Input your team's velocity based on historical sprint data
- Review the calculated capacity and use the "Safe Planning Capacity" for realistic sprint planning
Tips for Better Capacity Planning:
- Use historical velocity data from at least 3-5 previous sprints
- Account for holidays, vacation days, and planned absences
- Consider the complexity and uncertainty of planned work
- Always include a buffer (typically 20%) for unexpected work
- Adjust capacity based on new team members or skill gaps
- Review and refine your capacity estimates after each sprint
Common Availability Factors:
- 80-90%: Experienced, stable team with minimal interruptions
- 70-80%: Typical team with regular meetings and some support work
- 60-70%: Team with significant support responsibilities or many meetings
- 50-60%: New team, learning new technology, or heavy support load
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